I have a problem similarly reported in this forum. I purchased a BB 8800 from a private seller and have been using the device on ATT. Unfortunately, the USB charger port is broken and I can no longer charge the device with the travel charger (I also cannot sync). I must charge the device by removing the battery and charging it in an external charger (this is a real pain). I contacted BBrepair.com but they have no 8800 parts as of yet in order to repair the device. ATT won't budge because I didn't by the phone from them. RIM wants $180 for a refurb and $230 for a new device which I think is absurd given their cheap construction and design flaw.

Before, I go back to my crappy Treo are there any repair/replacement options that I have missed?? I could upgrade to the 8820 when it comes out but all of this talk of ATT limiting the 8820 GPS capabilities makes me hesitant. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I really think the 8800 is the best smartphone that I have had. I just wish that it would have lasted longer.

003402

08-16-2007 11:14 PM

You can look in the buy trade sell portion of this site and put up a WTB ad (wanted to buy) and see what you can find or troll the WTS for a similar model.

Also, I would like a little deeper on the net and see what you can find. Check with them to see if they are parting out a similar model. If you are handy and are diligent, should be able to scare something up.

tjk1

08-16-2007 11:22 PM

ditto ^

good luck!

CBR900RR

08-16-2007 11:35 PM

Get some workaround for you.
Maybe get a desktop cradle and charge the battery with the side connection.
Get a bluetooth usb adapter for sync.
Install app OTA.
I also had read a previous post that a member took it to a local electronic store and they solder back the usb connection for him.